Suzi Quatro's Glam-Rock No. 1 Smash Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on January 25, 1974, on RAK Records (catalogue: RAK 167), Suzi Quatro’s “Devil Gate Drive” — backed with “In The Morning” — was a high-octane glam-rock stomper written and produced by Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman. It entered the UK Singles Chart on February 9, 1974, and became Suzi’s first UK No. 1, holding the top spot for 5 weeks during an 11-week run. Track Listing A: Devil Gate Drive B: In T

Suzi Quatro conquers Britain – Detroit’s leather queen goes expat glam! Suzi Quatro’s Expatriate Rockerette , a one-page feature in Zoo World, January 3, 1974. More leather & lace moments added weekly..

Suzi storms Germany – leather queen rules the teen mags! Suzi Quatro on the cover of Popfoto magazine December 10, (No. 25/73), 1973 – white leather jumpsuit, bass slung low, and that killer glare. Inside: posters of Suzi, Jürgen Marcus, and Ten Years After. More continental glam cover conquests added weekly.

Issued exclusively to radio and industry, the single was pressed by RAK Records under catalogue number PSR 355, making it a notable early‑career rarity.